Prepare against Vasilii Titarov
FM · Russia · World #3,845 classical · FIDE ID 24280445
Our database contains 358 games by Vasilii Titarov, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasilii Titarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasilii Titarov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,308 | 2,309 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,283 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,308 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 147 | 42 | 169 | 41.1% |
| As White | 180 | 83 | 21 | 76 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 178 | 64 | 21 | 93 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasilii Titarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasilii Titarov's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 63.9% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 11.7% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 13 | 7.2% | 57.7% |
| a3 | 13 | 7.2% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Titarov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Titarov usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Titarov usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Titarov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Titarov usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Titarov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 43.3% | 43.6% |
| c5 | 37 | 41.1% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 25.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Vasilii Titarov's chess games
All 358 games by Vasilii Titarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 147 wins, 42 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 17/3/11 | 54.8% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 39 | 16/2/21 | 41.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Kacper Piorun | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Feb 2024 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,595 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Mar 2024 | Igor Lysyj | 2,589 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
| Nov 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,548 | 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | B06 |
| Sep 2024 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,527 | Titled Tue Early | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 297 | 140.5 | 2,230 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-Asian Cities | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,345 |
| ch-Moscow | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,277 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasilii Titarov's chess games?
358 games by Vasilii Titarov, from Jul 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Vasilii Titarov has played.
What does Vasilii Titarov play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Vasilii Titarov opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasilii Titarov answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Vasilii Titarov play as White?
As White, Vasilii Titarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Anderssen's opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasilii Titarov play as Black?
As Black, Vasilii Titarov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Vasilii Titarov's FIDE rating?
Vasilii Titarov is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Vasilii Titarov played?
Our database contains 358 games by Vasilii Titarov, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 42 draws, 169 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasilii Titarov?
358 games by Vasilii Titarov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.